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Picnic area with pavilion

Angel Of Shavano Group

Open

Open for the season. Operates mid-May through mid-September, weather dependent. Reservations are required and can be made up to one year in advance via Recreation.gov. Check-in 2 PM, check-out noon. Quiet hours 10 PM to 6 AM.

San Isabel National Forest

Wheeled Vehicles in Wilderness

This order describes the prohibition of wheeled vehicles in all National Forest Wilderness Areas of the Rocky Mountain Region and any exceptions thereof.

San Isabel National Forest

Weed Free Forage Products

The purpose of this Order is to prevent the introduction or spread of noxious weeds.

San Isabel National Forest

Cave Closure and Restrictions

The purpose of this Order is to reduce the spread of the fungus that causes White nose syndrome and to protect bat species during critical biological periods.

About

Angel of Shavano Group Campground sits at 9,200 feet elevation in San Isabel National Forest near Poncha Springs, Colorado. Named after the angel-shaped snow formation that appears on nearby Shavano Mountain, this group facility is nestled along the North Fork South Arkansas River in a forest of aspen and pine, with beaver ponds dotting the landscape below. The campground accommodates up to 100 people with parking for 12-14 vehicles. Facilities include a covered pavilion with picnic tables, six standing pedestal grills, five large picnic tables, and a central fire ring with benches. Recreational amenities include a volleyball court, baseball field, and horseshoe pits, though visitors must bring their own equipment. Vault toilets are on-site, while potable water is available via hand pump at the adjacent Angel of Shavano family campground. The Colorado Trail #1776 trailhead is directly across the road, offering hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking opportunities. The river adjacent to the campground provides rainbow and brook trout fishing. Six miles further west on a rough, high-clearance road lies North Fork Reservoir at 11,000 feet, a popular stocked fishing destination.

Directions

From Poncha Springs, CO, take US Highway 50 west 6 miles, then turn right on County Road 240 and travel 3 miles to the campground. The group area is on the left side of the road.

Amenities

Water No
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station
Wifi No
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers No
Electric Hookups
Water Hookups
Sewer Hookups
Camp Store No
Price $145

Vehicle

Max RV Length 40ft
Max Trailer Length 40ft
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Phone +1 (719) 539-3591

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon Yes
T-Mobile None

Availability

Photos

Picnic area with pavilion
Wooden pavilion with picnic tables
Group of cooking grills

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